Issue 6389: Syntax of names (uml2-rtf)
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Nature: Uncategorized Issue
Severity: 
Summary: Issue:  The UML infrastructure specification does not specify the syntax for names.  This prevents model interchange.


Proposal:  Specify the syntax for the string in Name.  At least, the characters that may be used in names, and any rules about where in the name certain characters may not (or may) appear.


Include in the syntax specification a list of characters used in (or excluded from) names using (seven and) eight bit characters and a list of characters used in (or excluded from) names using sixteen bit characters.


[After a quick glance, the rules sent to the UML 2 Superstructure FTF mail list looks like it will do the job.  Or, in any event, get us started.]

Resolution: 
Revised Text: 
Actions taken:
October 22, 2003: received issue
February 18, 2005: moved from infrastructure
August 23, 2006: closed issue
Discussion: 
The name of a metaclass is captured in a MOF String, which in XMI is enclosed in
quotation marks. Therefore, there is no problem with model interchange here.
The reason there are no syntax restrictions on names is that it provides latitude to support
different naming conventions used in different contexts and languages. Restricting this
could prove to be an impediment to the use of UML in situations that have their own
idiosyncratic rules for names.
Disposition: Closed, no change
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Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2003 12:45:34 -0700 
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From: Joaquin Miller <joaquin@joaquin.net> 
Subject: MOF UML Infrastructure issue 


Syntax of names


Issue:  The UML infrastructure specification does not specify the syntax for names.  This prevents model interchange.


Proposal:  Specify the syntax for the string in Name.  At least, the characters that may be used in names, and any rules about where in the name certain characters may not (or may) appear.


Include in the syntax specification a list of characters used in (or excluded from) names using (seven and) eight bit characters and a list of characters used in (or excluded from) names using sixteen bit characters.


[After a quick glance, the rules sent to the UML 2 Superstructure FTF mail list looks like it will do the job.  Or, in any event, get us started.]




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